Joyce E. McCafferty, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
She was born in Bellefontaine on Dec. 7, 1936, to the late John Henry and Margaret Varner Henry McFadden. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Henry.
Joyce was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her great faith in her Lord and Savior enabled God’s light to shine through her in all things. She was a talented person who enjoyed sewing, gardening and baking. Joyce knew how to make a house a home and touched many lives with her warm hospitality. She was active in children’s ministries, including AWANA, Child Evangelism and Joy Club.
She worked 22 years as an office manager for Dr. William K. Bruce before retiring in 2001.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd R. McCafferty, whom she married June 24, 1955, in Bellefontaine; her children, Sharon (Thomas) Collier of Quercianella, Italy, Sheryl (Addison) Jago of Rushsylvania, Todd (Ann) McCafferty of Botkins and Syndy McCafferty of Huntsville; four grandchildren, Shannon Gilmore, Tony Jago, Sam McCafferty and Grace McCafferty; two great-grandchildren, Liam Gilmore and Jackson Jago; a sister, Judy McCoy of Naples, Fla.; and a brother, Larry McFadden of Greenville.
Calling is from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, where Pastor Gary Bragg officiates a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. Private family burial is in Highland Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017.
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com.